TOTT Hair Bow Instructions – Spike Hair Bow – These instructions may not be reproduced or copied.
Hair Bows made using these instructions MAY be sold.
TOTT Hair Bow Instructions – Spike Hair Bow – These instructions may not be reproduced or copied.
Hair Bows made using these instructions MAY be sold.
Supplies & Tools
Hair Bow Maker
Ribbon
Barrettes & Clips
Cutting Mat
Scissors
Hi-Temp Glue Gun
Glue Sticks
Needle
Thread
Lighter (for sealing
ribbon ends)
Ribbon and supplies may be purchased from:
http://www.TheRibbonRetreat.com
Hair Bow Making Tip
When making Hair Bows, it is best to use the right size of ribbon for the right size of hair bow.
For example, using a 3/8” ribbon to make a 5” bow, may not work well. 
The following is to give you a general idea of what size ribbon works best for what size bow.
1/4” Ribbon
1 ½” Ribbon
1 to 2 inch Hair Bows
3 to 5 inch Hair Bows
3/8” Ribbon
2 ¼” Ribbon
2 to 3 inch Hair Bows
5 to 6 inch Hair Bows
5/8” Ribbon
3” Ribbon
2 to 3 inch Hair Bows
5 to 6 inch Hair Bows
(or bigger)
7/8” Ribbon
3 to 4 inch Hair Bows
TOTT Hair Bow Instructions – Spike Hair Bow – These instructions may not be reproduced or copied.
Hair Bows made using these instructions MAY be sold.
Tips on Making Spikes
Spikes are the easiest part of a bow to make. You can use as many strips and any size of
ribbon you’d like.
 ADDING SPIKES TO A HAIR BOW: measure the finished width of the hair bow and
add 1” – 2” to the ribbon strip. For instance, if the bow measures 5 inches wide,
then make each spike 6” – 7” inches wide.
 If, after your spike is added to your hair bow and the tails are too long, simply trim
and re-seal each end. Once you become more experienced with using spikes, you
will be able to determine your own style and how long you like the spikes.
For this demonstration, 3 spikes of 1 ½” solid grosgrain ribbon will be used, each
measuring 6”. Have a needle & thread ready (with a knot at the end of the thread).
STEP 1
Cut the desired amount of ribbon strips to the same
length. Cut the tails to your desired shape (vcut/angled, etc.) & heat seal the ends. Place all the
pieces directly on top of each other, as shown.
STEP 2
Fold the ribbon in half. Note the small “loop” in
the middle of the ribbon.
TOTT Hair Bow Instructions – Spike Hair Bow – These instructions may not be reproduced or copied.
Hair Bows made using these instructions MAY be sold.
STEP 3
Take the needle up through the middle
of the loop but DO NOT take the needle
all the way through. The ribbon should
be in the middle of the needle.
STEP 4
Spread out the spikes on the needle and
shape as desired. Pull the needle and
thread all the way through until the knot
stops at the back.
STEP 5
Take the thread over the top of the “X”
as shown. Tug gently.
TOTT Hair Bow Instructions – Spike Hair Bow – These instructions may not be reproduced or copied.
Hair Bows made using these instructions MAY be sold.
STEP 6
Bring the thread all the way around the
center and pull gently. Continue taking
the thread around the center, pulling
each time, until there is no more “give”.
Turn the bow over to the back and tie a
knot.
Finish off as desired.
For more tips & techniques, please visit:
http://www.TheRibbonRetreat.com
TOTT Hair Bow Instructions – Spike Hair Bow – These instructions may not be reproduced or copied.
Hair Bows made using these instructions MAY be sold.